15 Types of Mustard, Explained: From Yellow to Chinese Hot
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15 Types of Mustard, Explained: From Yellow to Chinese Hot

From mild yellow to sinus-clearing Chinese hot mustard. A geographic tour of all 15 types, their origins, and what to actually pair them with.

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The 5 American BBQ Sauce Styles Every Griller Should Know

The 5 American BBQ Sauce Styles Every Griller Should Know

Kansas City, Texas, Memphis, South Carolina Mustard, Eastern Carolina: five completely different sauces, one word. Here's what makes each style distinct and which bottle to actually buy.

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Hot Sauce on Ice Cream Is a Real Thing. I Tried It So You Don't Have To.

Hot Sauce on Ice Cream Is a Real Thing. I Tried It So You Don't Have To.

It sounds insane. It's not. Here's the science behind why some hot sauces belong on your dessert, the exact pairings that work, and a few other weird combos that will make you rethink your condiment drawer.

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Fermented vs. Vinegar Hot Sauce: What's Actually Different

Fermented vs. Vinegar Hot Sauce: What's Actually Different

Two categories of hot sauce, two different chemistries. Here's what fermentation and vinegar actually do inside the bottle, and how to use each one.

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Lao Gan Ma vs Fly by Jing vs Momofuku: Which One to Buy

Lao Gan Ma vs Fly by Jing vs Momofuku: Which One to Buy

Three chili crisps, three very different products. Lao Gan Ma, Fly by Jing, and Momofuku explained — what makes each distinct, and which to reach for.

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Best Zero-Sugar BBQ Sauce to Buy at the Grocery Store

Best Zero-Sugar BBQ Sauce to Buy at the Grocery Store

Nine zero-sugar BBQ sauces worth buying, plus one reduced-sugar impostor. What each sweetener actually does on the grill, and which bottle to grab.

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5 Sauces to Complement Your Summer BBQ

5 Sauces to Complement Your Summer BBQ

A burger, a hot dog, and a bowl of mac and cheese walk into a backyard. Here's what should be sitting next to each of them.

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The Best Sauces for Chicken Nuggets, Ranked by Someone Who Thought About It Too Much

The Best Sauces for Chicken Nuggets, Ranked by Someone Who Thought About It Too Much

Frozen chicken nuggets are having a real moment. They deserve better than the same three sauce packets from the bottom of a takeout bag.

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10 Surprisingly Good Taco Sauces

10 Surprisingly Good Taco Sauces

Ten unexpected bottles that belong on your taco night — trust us on this one.

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